Umbra Adds New Roman Civilization Course
Sep | 05
This semester veteran professor and classical scholar Giampiero Bevagna will introduce a new course in Roman Civilization. Umbra's newest course, Roman Civilization, could be called "Pompeii On Fifty Denarii A Day," jokes Giampiero Bevagna, a professor at Umbra since the... Read More
Photo of the Month
Sep | 05
Congrats to Ali Millrood from the University of Colorado-Boulder for her winning photo entitled "An Umbra Snapshot." Ali will enjoy a free meal from Quattro Passi Pizzeria! Auguri Ali! Read More
The Theater!
Sep | 02
This Tuesday evening, Peruginiand Umbra students alike were treated to a breathtaking performance of the classic French opera Carmen. The performance was staged at the historic Pavone Theater on Corso Vannucci in the center of Perugia, and was put on by the Teatro... Read More
I Scream, You Scream…
Aug | 05
Just as the weather in Perugia is starting to warm up and the main corso is filling with caffe tables and white umbrellas, students in Umbra's Food Cultures class had a chance to visit a local artisanalgelateria to see how Italy's... Read More
A cup o’ Joe in Perugia
Jul | 05
"Where can you get a decent cup of Java in this town, anyway?" This question is the point of departure for tonight's second Coffee Workshop. The workshop begins with a short jaunt around the center, with an explanation of the... Read More